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February 11, 2015

Airborne 02.11.15: L-3 Unveils ADS-B Line, RAF Succeeds, Gone West: Bob Lyjak

Also: 54 Year-Old Crash Site, AvNoise, Rich Karlgaard, Pitts Special Celebration, NBAA Conference, Serial Stowaway

L-3 Aviation Products officially launched its Lynx MultiLink Surveillance System line of ADS-B products. The company also announced that it has submitted for TSO authorization for the Lynx NGT-9000, one of several models in the new line. Lynx says their NGT-9000 offers a unique set of features for GA pilots. They claim the benefits of a single-box solution, straightforward installation, and reasonable cost. The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) was founded by a group of Montana pilots who realized the threat of recreational airstrip closure was of national concern, and they have recently made a great stride forward in alleviating the problem. Their actions have

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NASA, Space Station Partners Announce Future Mission Crew Members

Expeditions 48-50 Now Set, Three NASA Astronauts Among Those Tapped To Fly

NASA and its International Space Station partners have announced the crew members, including NASA astronauts Kate Rubins, Shane Kimbrough and Peggy Whitson, for three upcoming missions to the space station.

The Stunning Technology Behind What Keeps Much Of The Aero-World Flying

In this video we have the pleasure of meeting, J.J. Frigge, the Executive Vice President for Hartzell Propeller, and we receive a personal guided tour of the Hartzell production facility. The Hartzell Propeller Company goes back to the early days of aviation when they were innovators in airplane propeller research and development. The spirit of those days has not been lost on the modern company.

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House Committee Leaders Announce Bipartisan NASA Bill

Makes Clear That Mars Should Be Space Agency's Primary Goal

Members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee have announced details of the NASA Authorization Act of 2015, legislation intended to reaffirm Congress’s commitment to NASA as a multi mission agency with programs in science, aeronautics, exploration, and human spaceflight, and make clear that Mars should be NASA’s primary goal.

Will Be Used For Return Of Reusable Falcon Boosters

Brig. Gen. Nina Armagno, the 45th Space Wing commander, recently signed a five-year leasing agreement with SpaceX that will allow for the creation of the first-ever "Landing Pad" at Launch Complex 13 at historic Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL.

Combination Creates Major Aerospace And Defense Company

Orbital ATK, Inc. on Monday marked its first full day of operations following the completion yesterday of the merger between Orbital Sciences Corporation and the Aerospace and Defense Groups of Alliant Techsystems Inc. The merger brings into existence a new $4.5 billion space, defense and aviation systems manufacturer that employs more than 12,000 people in 20 states across the U.S. Shares of the new company are now trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "OA".